There are 5 ways to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nittambuwa
best- Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
1h 41mDrive 79.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kelaniya to Pinnawalacar 79.7 km
1h 20mRs 3,588–5,182Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 44mRs 4,433–6,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Pinnawalataxi 79.7 km
1h 20mRs 21,000–26,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 1mRs 3,625–4,304
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Kiribathgoda and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya station to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Pinnawala is 81 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala without a car is to bus via Nittambuwa which takes 1h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kiribathgoda station.
Kelaniya to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala is to bus via Nittambuwa which takes 1h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kelaniya to Pinnawala via Kiribathgoda, Nittambuwa, and Kegalle in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kiribathgoda to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kelaniya to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kelaniya to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Pinnawala is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kelaniya to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.